Imaging of Faecal Incontinence with Endoanal Ultrasound

Abstract

Endoanal ultrasound (EUS) was introduced 20 years ago by urologists to evaluate the prostate. Later, EUS was extended to other specialists-; first to stage rectal tumors, and next to investigate benign disorders of the anal sphincters and pelvic floor.

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